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This lesson presents a problem that the student needs to solve. Read the situation, then use the content from the three sections (Reading, Listening, and Interview) to complete the final task.
By the end of the lesson, the student should be able to decide on a birthday present for their friend, and go shopping for it.
Communication strategies:
The student should be able to go shopping by following the points below:
1) Explain the situation to the staff and ask for advice
2) Give your opinion of the different items the staff suggests
3) Describe what you want
4) Purchase the present.
Words and rules:
The student should be able to use some vocabulary related to types of clothes.
The student should be able to use some typical shopping expressions.
Appropriateness:
Register: When talking to shop staff you can use a casual or a polite register.
Track #53
Next week is my friend Sophia’s birthday. She loves movies, so I’m thinking of buying her a DVD. Last year, I gave her a book about horror movies and she loved it. Sophia really likes scary movies and science fiction movies, so I think I will get her Alien. She doesn’t have that one.
The following words are included in the lesson:
1) figure out (v)
2) perfect (adj)
3) found (v) - past
4) called (v) - passive
5) an avenue (n)
6) to check something out (v)
7) a pic (n)
8) to think of doing something (v)
9) get (v) [buy]
10) an alien (n)
Option 1:
Difficulty ★
Purpose: To increase fluency and confidence
Type: After you have completed the role play one time. Give the student some feedback and
then do it again. Time permitting, you are welcome to do this multiple times.
Reading
Read the blog post and answer the questions below.
1) What did Sophia find?
She found the most amazing clothing store.
2) Where is the store?
It’s on Fifth Avenue near the station.
3) What did she think was cute?
She thought everything in the store was so cute.
4) What did she like there?
She liked the shoes and dresses.
Listening
Listen to your friends talk about what they are thinking to buy Sophia for her birthday, then answer the questions below.
Track #53
Next week is my friend Sophia’s birthday. She loves movies, so I’m thinking of buying her a DVD. Last year, I gave her a book about horror movies and she loved it. Sophia really likes scary movies and
science fiction movies, so I think I will get her Alien. She doesn’t have that one.
1) Whose birthday is next week?
Sophia’s
2) What is the friend thinking of buying her?
He’s thinking of buying her a DVD
3) What did she buy Sophia last year?
Last year she bought Sophia a book about horror movies
4) Did Sophia like it?
Yes, she did
5) What kind of movies does Sophia like?
She likes scary movies and science fiction movies.
6) Does Sophia have Alien on DVD?
No, she doesn’t.
Interview
Interview your teacher about a present they received. Find out who gave it to them, when they received it, and why they liked it.
1) What was the present?
2) Who gave it to you?
3) When did you get it?
4) Why did you like it so much?
Task
Using the information you have gained from the reading, listening, and interview sections, go shopping and find the perfect present for Sophia.
Decide to buy: Clothes
Example answer
A) Hello. Welcome to ABC clothing. Can I help you?
B) Yes, I’m looking for a present for my friend.
A) What’s the occasion?
B) It’s her birthday.
A) Great. What does she like?
B) Well, she loves very bright and colorful clothing.
A) OK. One moment, please. How about this?
B) It’s OK.
A) OK then. How about this one?
B) Hmm, do you have anything else?
A) OK. One moment, please. How about this?
B) Oh, I really like this one. But do you have it in yellow?
A) Sure. Here you are.
B) Oh, it’s great. How much is it?
A) It’s $45
B) Great. I’ll take it.
A) How would you like to pay?
B) Do you take credit?
A) Yes.
B) Here you are.